Heathkit HA-14 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
an
excellent
combination
for
mobile
use,
If
In
keeping
with
the
current
trend
toward
higher
power
SSB
(single-sideband)
service,
the
Heath-
kit
Model
HA-14
SSB
Linear
Amplifier
is
designed
to
provide
high
output
power
for
Mobile
and
fixed
station
use,
Nearly
all
of
the
modern
SSB
Exciters
now
available
can
be
used
as
a
driver
for
this
Linear
Amplifier,
This
SSB
Linear
Amplifier
is
small
and
com-
pact
for
easy
mounting
in
most
automobiles,
The
companion
Heathkit
Model
HP-14
DC
Power
Supply
used
with
the
Linear
Amplifier
makes
HBATHEIT
desired,
the
Linear
Amplifier
can
be
used
with
the
Heathkit
Model
HP-24
AC
Power
Sup-
ply
to
make
an
ideal
desk-top
1000
watt
PEP
amplifier,
The wrap-around construction provides a rugged
chassis for good stability, and permits in-
creased cooling of the final tubes, The all-steel
cabinet is perforated on all sides for good air
circulation to prolong tube and component life,
CONSTRUCTION
NOTES
This
manual
is
supplied
to
assist
you
in
every
way
to
complete
your
kit
with
the
least
possible
chance
for
error,
The
arrangement
shown
is
the
result
of
extensive
experimentation
and
trial,
If
followed
carefully,
the
result
will
be
highly
stable
and
dependable
performance,
We
suggest
that
you
retain
the
manual
in
your
files
for
future
reference,
both
in
the
use
of
the
equipment
and
for
its
maintenance,
UNPACK THE KIT CAREFULLY AND CHECK
EACH PART AGAINST THE PARTS LIST, In so
doing, you will become acquainted with the
parts, Refer to the information on the inside
covers of the manual to help you identify
the components, If some shortage or parts
damage is found in checking the Parts List,
please read the Replacements section and sup-
ply the information called for therein,
Resistors
generally
have
a
tolerance
rating
of
10%
unless
otherwise
stated
in
the
Parts
List,
Tolerances
on
capacitors
are
generally
even
greater,
Limits
of
+100%
and
-20%
are
common
for
electrolytic
capacitors,
We
suggest
that
you
do
the
following
before
work
is
started:
1,
Lay
out
all
parts
so
that
they
are
readily
available,
2,
Provide
yourself
with
good
quality
tools,
Basic
tool
requirements
consist
of
ascrew~-
driver
with
a
1/4"
blade;
a
small
screw-
driver
with
a
1/8"
blade;
long~nose
pliers,
wire
cutters,
preferably
separate
diagonal
cutters;
a
penknife
or
a
tool
for
stripping
insulation
from
wires;
and
a
soldering
iron
(or
gun),
A
set
of
nut
drivers,
while
not
necessary,
will
aid
extensively
in
construc
~-
tion
of
the
kit,

Heathkit HA-14 Specifications

General

Brand	Heathkit
Model	HA-14
Category	Amplifier
Language	English